Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a flavorful and crunchy baked chicken dish coated with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crispy cheddar chicken, baked chicken, cheesy chicken, easy dinner